Floods: South Africa Deploys 10,000 Troops
A general view of severely damaged Quarry Road informal settlement in Durban on April 14, 2022, following the devastating rains and flooding. Phill Magakoe / AFP The South African army…
US Envoy Condemns North Korea’s Missile Launch, Calls For Diplomacy
This undated picture released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 17, 2022 shows the test-fire of a new-type tactical guided weapon at an undisclosed location…
LASG shuts Christland schools Over Sexual Allegations
Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all Chrisland Schools within the state pending further investigations into an alleged sexual violence case involving students of the school which…
SERAP, Wike, Ozekhome Condemn Dariye, Nyame Pardon
…say it Negates Buhari’s Anti-graft Stance More knocks have continued to rise against the state pardon announced for two ex-governors, Senator Joshua Dariye; and Taraba State, Rev Jolly Nyame, who…
Bishop Kukah calls out Buhari on falling economy, politics, broken lives
…says only corruption is alive The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, on Sunday took a swipe on President Muhammadu Buhari, over rising insecurity, falling economy, division…
Troops Kill 10 Boko Haram/ISWAP Commanders, Over 100 Terrorists
A file photo of troops. Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed 10 Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders, as well as…
Easter: Osinbajo Prays For Restoration, Prosperity In Nigeria
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (File Photo). As Christians in Nigeria join other faithful worldwide to celebrate Easter Sunday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has assured Nigerians of the restoration of…
World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria Thrash Egypt In First Leg
The Flamingos. Twitter@NGSuper_Falcons Nigeria’s U-17 girls on Sunday maintained a good position for the final round of the African qualification series for this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after…
Russia Renews Attacks On Kyiv, Zelensky Issues Talks Ultimatum
In this file photo, smoke rises after an attack by the Russian army in Odessa, on April 3, 2022. (Photo by BULENT KILIC / AFP) Russia renewed air strikes on…
Chelsea Sink Palace To Book FA Cup Final Date With Liverpool
Chelsea’s German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) congratulates Chelsea’s English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek (L) at the end of the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace…
2023: Ganduje Asks Appointees Seeking Elective Positions To Resign
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje speaks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today which aired on February 12, 2021. Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has asked political appointees and…
Libya Oil Firm Closes Major Oil Field
Libya flag Libya’s National Oil Corporation announced Sunday the closure of production at a major oil field in the country’s south, declaring a “force majeure”. “On Saturday… the Al-Fil field…
Rangnick Fears For United Defence Against Rampant Liverpool
Manchester United German Interim head coach Ralf Rangnick looks on during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England…
South Africa Flood Toll Rises To 443 As Deluge Eases
A general view of a flooded street following heavy rains in Pinetown, near Durban, on April 12, 2022. PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP The death toll from floods that have battered…
UK Archbishop Slams Plan To Send Migrants To Rwanda
In this file photo taken on October 18, 2021, The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks during a service of prayer and remembrance in honour of slain British lawmaker David…
Bayern Munich One Win From 10th Straight Bundesliga Title
Bayern’s players celebrate Bayern Munich’s German midfielder Serge Gnabry (2nd R) scoring the 0-2 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match Arminia Bielefeld v Bayern Munich in Bielefeld,…
Easter: Gbajabiamila Congratulates Christians, Calls For Unity
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated Christians on Easter, calling for unity and peace among Nigerians. He…
Strikes Leave Five Dead In East Ukraine City Of Kharkiv
A series of strikes Sunday in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv in the northeast of the war-scarred country left at least five dead and 13 injured, a regional health official…
Puppets And Poetry Go Underground In Besieged City Of Kharkiv
Children watch puppeteer Oleksandra Shlykova (L) as she performs at the metro stations of Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine, on April 16, 2022. Maryke VERMAAK / AFP In a subterranean metro station…
China Eastern Resumes Boeing 737-800 Flights After Crash
People stand at the check-in counters of China Eastern Airlines in Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai on March 21, 2022. A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed onto…